Cem Özdemir Elected as First Turkish-Origin Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg
Daily Monitor
May 13, 2026
Cem Özdemir Elected as First Turkish-Origin Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg
Cem Özdemir has been elected as the new Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg, marking a historic milestone as the first individual of Turkish descent to hold this position in Germany.
Özdemir’s election is a significant development in German politics, reflecting the increasing diversity within the country’s leadership. He will lead a coalition government formed by the Green Party and the Christian Democratic Union, focusing on economic growth and internal security as key priorities for his administration.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: welt.de
